Scouting report entering the season from Blueshirt Bulletin staff writer and author of The Prospect Park, Jess Rubenstein:

“The Rangers wanted Fogarty to play for the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL but Fogarty has a letter of intent to play for Notre Dame starting next season. Several people had told us that Fogarty has the tools to become a legit power forward in the NHL and we now see why. 6'3 200 with a body that looks more like he should be playing nose tackle for the New York football Jets than in the NHL. Fogarty made his BCHL debut on Friday night scoring his first goal of the season as his Vees won on the road 5-2 over the Coquitlam Express. A coach’s goal so to speak as the Vees forced a turnover in the defensive zone then Fogarty wasted no time putting the puck on net. No fuss no fancy play, just pressure, forecheck, turnover, attack and score; that is a John Tortorella play just as he would have drawn it up. The first thing that stood out about Fogarty is nothing fancy to his game just pure power and strength with a single-minded purpose when in the crease area. When he sets up in the crease then you are going to stop him only by taking a penalty.” (9/24/11)

What They’re Saying:

Minnesota
Hockey Prospects – “Plays a physical brand of hockey, grinding it out on
the boards and getting dirty in front of the net. Bullies his way around the
ice, excelling at playing a power game. Has the ability to finish in tight and
pick up his fair share of garbage goals. Has pretty good hands for a big guy
and can stick handle with the best of them. passing could use a bit more touch
but this is not a glaring weakness. Does not have elite speed but is a mule on
his skates.Fogarty is a balanced
two-way player that is willing to play blue-color hockey.”

Bruins
2011 Draft Watch – “Underrated and skilled centerman with size makes
his B2011DW debut on this post and has some real interesting long-term
potential. The proverbial rink rat who eats, sleeps, breathes hockey- Fogarty
finished his HS career at Edina and then jumped to the Chicago Steel of the
USHL, where he's been drinking from the fire hose of late. You have to credit
the kid for risking his draft stock a little, which was pretty high given how
well he played as a senior, by going to the USHL where his lack of strength and
defensive awareness is being exposed a bit on a weak team and against older,
stronger players. Still, there is a lot to like about this playmaking pivot who
has a long stride and gets up the ice quickly. He has soft hands and superb
vision for finding teammates in open ice. His work ethic is laudable- he wants
to play and loves to compete; goes above and beyond to make himself better and
put himself into situations that will put him in position to improve. He's raw
and needs significant work, but will spend the entire 2011-12 season in the USHL.
At 6-1, 195, he's got the physical tools to be a solid NHL prospect and watch
for him to go relatively high (3rd-4th rounds) in the draft." (3/27/2011)

Hockey’s
Future – “Fogarty is a power forward all the way. He pushes players around the
ice and he has the hands and hockey sense to get the dirty goals and play in
tight.” (7/27/2011)

Corey Pronman – “NHL sources praise the offensive abilities 2011 third round pick Steven
Fogarty has, referring to him as a natural playmaking forward. The big guy's
main issue going forward is his skating, but there's some upside to his game.”
(8/9/2011)

THN.com – “Fogarty has a great frame at 6-foot-2, 194 pounds and uses it to create
offense. He led the Hornets with 23 goals and 40 points in 24 games last
season.‘I’m a team player, I use my
teammates,’ he said. ‘But I feel I’m a goal-scorer. I generate offense, that’s
my main role.’” (8/23/2011)

Russ Cohen (via Blueshirt
Banter) – “He did dominate in high school but his size had something to do
with that for sure. I will say this and I haven't seen a lot of him, I am
impressed with his eye-hand coordination and his skating is very solid for a
player of his size. He will need to work on his defense but that's the case for
most young players. He is a tough guy as well.I would think his high side would be a second line center but most
likely he will be a third line pivot, considering the Blueshirts have a lot of
future depth at this position. This year will be a bit of a culture shock for
the kid so don't be surprised if he gets off to a slow start. He has to adapt
to being on the road a lot more, playing more games, living in Canada, and
that's enough!High school stats aren't
worth re-posting but from this point on fans should have this player on their
radar, because he is exciting to watch. Just know that the organization is
going to be very patient with his development. Don't expect too much too soon.
Overall I thought this was a good pick because they didn't get a mucker or
grinder here they got a potential skilled player with size and if you look
around the NHL there's still a shortage of them.” (9/2/2011)

Hockey’s
Future – [Ranked 14th among NYR prospects] “Steven Fogarty was
selected with the draft pick that the Rangers obtained in the trade of Evgeny
Grachev to St. Louis. Fogarty played for Edina High School in Minnesota
and the USHL Chicago Steel last season and was a finalist for
Minnesota's Mr. Hockey award (an honor awarded to fellow prospect Ryan
McDonagh in 2007). Fogarty has good offensive skills and a big body,
which he uses well along the boards and in front of the net. A decent skater,
he is good in all zones, and is most effective when he plays a physical game.
Fogarty was expected to return to the USHL for the 2011-12 season,
however in July 2011, he agreed instead to play for the BCHL Penticton Vees. He
is orally committed to joining the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for the 2012-13
season. Fogarty projects to be a power forward at the NHL level, however, he is
very raw and could be four to five years away from being NHL-ready.” (9/27/11)

The
Prospect Park – “The more we see of Fogarty the more we have to thank
Evgeny Grachev for asking for his trade as the 3rd round pick the Rangers got
back was used to select Fogarty. Call Fogarty the "anti-Grachev" as
we have do not have to worry about Fogarty working hard at all.” (10/2/11)

The
Prospect Park – “Hard not to like Fogarty as you get to watch the typical
"Big man who has small man skills" and then realize that Fogarty is
still growing. We like the USHL as a developmental league but Fogarty's
decision to go to the BCHL is looking more and more like the better move. Fogarty is raw, he is very green and while
the Rangers may want him to play in the WHL, think Fogarty is taking the right
route for now. A year here in the BCHL playing close to 80 games will help show
where he is in terms of his development.
Right now Fogarty plans to play for Notre Dame next season and if he
stays on this path then a couple of seasons in the CCHA/Hockey East will be
good for him. What we want to see come out of him this year is progression to
earn an invite to a USA NTDP camp this summer.” (10/6/11)

The
Prospect Park – “Got to acknowledge though that Fogarty has fallen into a
pattern of good game then invisible game which he has to shake if he really
plans on playing in the NHL with the Rangers.” (10/23/11)

Hockey’s Future – “Fogarty has good offensive skills and a big body, which he uses well
along the boards and in front of the net. A decent skater, he will need to
improve his stride to move to the next level, but he is solid two-way forward,
with decent hands.” (11/6/11)